Facilities Tech

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

YMCA of South Hampton Roads has an immediate need for Facilities Technicians. What’s in store for you as a Facilities Technician? Our Facilities team focuses on the general maintenance and upkeep for 29 YMCA facilities, grounds and equipment. With initiative and responsibility, you can take part in the following areas to ensure a safe environment for our YMCA members and staff: electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, landscaping, structural, custodial, construction, and repair, and more. This position will be assigned to the following centers: Suffolk Family YMCA, Camp Arrowhead, Taylor Bend YMCA, James L Camp Jr YMCA and South Boston YMCA.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years progressively responsible experience in general facilities maintenance.
Must possess breadth of knowledge and experience gained through several managerial positions and have had a successful experience as a center property technician.
Have proficient knowledge of reading project development plans, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and electrical and property and pool/aquatic facilities operations.
Have knowledge and follow state and local building, fire, health codes, work with approved vendors, follow all OSHA safety requirements and laws and proper certifications of insurance.
Have proficient knowledge of computers with continued education in Excel and Word and software to position.
Must be punctual and reliable at all times.
Must have effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure safety, proper functionality, and aesthetics of 29 facilities, equipment, or fixtures under the supervision of a more senior technician by following established preventive maintenance schedules and guidelines
Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations using a pre-established check sheet.
Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
Provides assistance with outside contractors and repair work. Follows up on work reviews and ensures that outside services are efficiently completed.
Performs minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
Completes assigned maintenance functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Follows all safety rules and procedures, and operates equipment in accordance with established safety policies and department procedures.